The mission of the Badger Knife Club is to encourage all aspects in the collecting and making of knives.

We are a diverse group of people that have come together based on a common factor -- an interest in various forms of knives and cutlery.

Our mission is to promote the hobby of knife collecting with our members and fellow enthusiasts.

The American Bladesmith Society was formed primarily to encourage and promote activities involving the art and science of forging metal, particularly tools, weapons, and art forms.

One of the best kept secerets in the knife world today is the

Founded in 1973, the

The Society meets once a month at locations around Southern California. The meetings provide a forum for the trading of labels and information about the hobby. Member-dealers who sell labels are usually present at meetings.

The Rushlight Club, founded in 1932 for the study and preservation of LIGHTING, is one of the oldest organizations dedicated to a single aspect of material culture.

The National Association of Aladdin Lamp Collectors, Inc. (NAALC) is a non-profit Indiana Corporation dedicated to the collection and preservation of antique lamps.

The Society meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at theSouth Florida Science Museum, located in Dreher Park, 4801 Dreher Trail N, West Palm Beach.